21 October 2026 - The Resident Election and Registration Board (RERB), led by Chairperson Ma. Theresa M. Alders, together with members, Atty. Eunika Lesli R. Leyva-Tiongco and Mr. Dennis V. Marnilego, approved 693 overseas voting applications for registration, certification, correction of entries, and transfers filed with the Consulate General from 01 July 2026 to 30 September 2026.

25 October 2026 – The Philippine Consulate General in Chicago joined the Philippine American Cultural Foundation (PACF) in celebrating its 30th Anniversary on 25 October 2026, in conjunction with Filipino American History Month.

CHICAGO, 24 October 2026 – The Philippine Consulate General in Chicago, in partnership with the Chicago Public Library (CPL) and the Filipino American Historical Society of Chicago (FAHSC), organized “Rooted in the Philippines, Created in Chicago” on 24 October 2026 at the CPL Albany Park Branch, in celebration of Filipino American History Month (FAHM). The event also formed part of the Consulate's continuing commemoration of the 80th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and the United States.

The Philippine Consulate General in Chicago, represented by Consul Melvin Almonguera and Assistance-to-Nationals Officer Atty. Mark Arinquin, took part in the Business and Career Growth Summit organized by the Philippine American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Chicago (PACCGC) on October 24, 2026, at Harper College in Palatine, Illinois.

CHICAGO, 23 October 2026 – The Philippine Consulate General in Chicago joined the Philippine Nurses Association of Greater Chicago (PNAGC), led by its President, Ms. Gemma Esmalla, in recognizing the outstanding achievements and contributions of Filipino and Filipino-American nurses during its 6th Annual Pugay-Kamay Nursing Excellence Awards Gala held on 23 October 2026 at The Carlisle in Lombard, Illinois.

CHICAGO, 22 October 2026 – The Philippine Consulate General in Chicago held its Kapihan sa Konsulado on 21 October 2026 at the Consulate’s Kalayaan Hall, bringing together leaders and representatives of various Filipino-American community organizations for an evening of dialogue and information-sharing.

CHICAGO, 19 October 2026 – The Philippine Consulate General in Chicago organized a private screening of DreamWorks Animation's Forgotten Island at AMC NewCity 14 Cinemas on 18 October 2026. Held in partnership with B&A Production, LLC, the Zamboanga del Norte Association of Illinois (ZAMNAI), and Pinoy Corp., the screening brought together Consulate personnel and their families, as well as members of the Filipino-American community, to celebrate Filipino storytelling, creativity, and cultural heritage.

CHICAGO, 14 August 2026 – The Philippine Consulate General in Chicago launched the 2027 Very Important Pinoy (VIP) Tour - Winter Escapade Edition on 13 August 2026 at the Community Room of Seafood City Chicago, bringing together about 70 members of the Filipino-American community and partners for a preview of next year’s tour of the Philippines.

2 January 2025 - The Philippine Consulate General in Chicago continues its drive to assist eligible Filipino voters in preparation for the 2028 Philippine Overseas Elections.